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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.56, 1,316.40 and 300.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.56, 1,316.40 and 300.28 is: 450.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.56 : 1,316.40 = 300.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.56/1,316.40 = 300.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.56x = 1,316.40 × 300.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.56x = 395,288.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,288.59/877.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.44

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